A Global Mission

The mission of the Ocean Census is to accelerate the discovery of ocean life to advance fundamental science, empower conservation, and fuel innovation for the future of our planet.

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Species ID

OC-SP-0000442

Specimen ID

OCSW1_MAL1275

Type of Voucher Specimen

Primary Voucher

Type of Activity During Which Specimen Was Discovered

OC_Workshop

Expedition Name

First Descent Maldives 2022

Workshop Name

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity Workshop

Taxonomist

Asako K. Matsumoto

Collection Date

22/09/2022

Collection Locality

Addu

Collection Event ID

D183

Minimum Depth In Metres

110

Maximum Depth In Metres

110

Genetic Subsample Collected

FALSE

Organism Remarks

Primnoid coral - subsample; Red

Associated Organisms

MAL1_273

Join the census

The Ocean Census Alliance unites national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums, and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.